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Registered Nurse - Hospice Home Care - Contingent - Days
Shift: Days
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Hospice manager. Works under the supervision of the Hospice manager. Over IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Our Culture:
Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. This speaks to our culture. You can expect an environment where:
- You’re not just another employee, you are a part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and helping each other succeed.
- Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.
- Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are considered in all our decisions and are the key reasons that we are nationally recognized as a top diversity employer. Modern Healthcare named Henry Ford Health a top diversity leader.
- Our department functions like a family
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Hospice certification preferred.
- A working knowledge of current pain and symptom management, and experience appropriate to the needs of hospice patients and their families is preferred.
- Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Hospice to those whom are referred to the program.
- Requires the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by Hospice patients and families.
- Requires a valid drivers license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.